Around 1960 French cinema introduced 'Nouvelle Vague' (= French for 'New Wave'). This style of filming, quite revolutionary back then, soon spread abroad. To Italy for instance, where masters as Fellini and Antonioni made their impressive careers with it.
'Nouvelle Vague' is said to be based on the then new realization that sometimes techniques control men, instead of the other way round. The new filming perfectly reflects all nagging uncertainties coming from this new insight.
In 'Nouvelle Vague' we see people doubting themselves and their relations. People seeking for certainty and security in life, which they may find in their surroundings: 'Novelle Vague' often excels in shooting architectural beauty.
'L'immortelle' (= French for 'the Immortal') features all 'Nouvelle Vague'-styling. Set in Instanbul for a change, bringing in some Turkish & oriental culture. Not surprisingly its story is inconclusive, leaving you in doubt about what really happened.
I don't think 'l'immortelle' can match productions like Antonioni's 'l'avventura', or Fellini's 'la dolce vita'. However, it makes a good second place -- still providing a good watch.
'Nouvelle Vague' is said to be based on the then new realization that sometimes techniques control men, instead of the other way round. The new filming perfectly reflects all nagging uncertainties coming from this new insight.
In 'Nouvelle Vague' we see people doubting themselves and their relations. People seeking for certainty and security in life, which they may find in their surroundings: 'Novelle Vague' often excels in shooting architectural beauty.
'L'immortelle' (= French for 'the Immortal') features all 'Nouvelle Vague'-styling. Set in Instanbul for a change, bringing in some Turkish & oriental culture. Not surprisingly its story is inconclusive, leaving you in doubt about what really happened.
I don't think 'l'immortelle' can match productions like Antonioni's 'l'avventura', or Fellini's 'la dolce vita'. However, it makes a good second place -- still providing a good watch.